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Nov 21, 2024
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2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Geography BA - Earth Systems Science Concentration
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Do you love studying maps? Are you curious about why things happen where they do? If you like thinking about our impact on the planet, then there’s a place for you here-where you can study everything from world hunger and hazardous waste to erosion, trade, transportation and more. How does dust in the atmosphere affect climate change? What is the optimum amount of soil water content for a forest to thrive under extreme temperatures? Why do some maps omit places that are popular with people who are LGBTQ? Join us and find out.
Visit the Geography academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.
Visit the Geography department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.
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Geography Earth Systems Science Core (26 credits)
Geography Earth Systems Science Electives (11-14 credits)
Two Math or Science Courses (8-9 credits)
Total Credits Required for Major: 45-49
Additional Degree Requirements Include:
- Additional coursework to fulfill UB Curriculum requirements
- Elective courses as needed to complete the 120 credit hour total
Total Credits Required for Graduation: 120
Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This should not be used for financial aid purposes.
Program Honors and Program Distinction
Students must complete an honors project under the supervision of a Geography faculty member. Each project is to be read and evaluated by a second faculty member in the department who has expertise in the area of the student’s project. Students who wish to complete an honors project must make arrangements with the appropriate faculty member by the end of the semester preceding the semester (or summer session) when the student expects to register for the honors course. Students must receive a grade of B or higher in the honors course. Students must also meet the remaining Program Honors criteria outlined in the Academic Honors policy.
Majors who do not pursue a thesis but have exceptional grades are eligible for Program Distinction upon degree conferral if the criteria are met. These criteria are also found in the Academic Honors policy.
Curricular Plan
A Curricular Plan provides a roadmap for completing this academic program and the UB Curriculum on time. Your actual plan may vary depending on point of entry to the university, course placement and/or waivers based on standardized test scores, earned alternative credit and/or college transfer credit.
Fourth Year Fall
- International Trade Area Elective Credits: 3
- Urban & Regional Analysis Area Elective Credits: 3
- GEO Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
- Elective Credits: 3
Total Credits Required: 120
Note: Some classes may count toward both a major and UB Curriculum requirement.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Earth Systems Sciences concentration, students will be proficient in collecting, describing, analyzing, and interpreting data on Earth surface processes, environmental science, and biogeography. Students will develop skill in using state-of-the-art equipment and geospatial technologies and models employed in research, industry, and government agencies. Students will have theoretical and practical experience in hydrology, terrestrial ecology, natural resources, and land management as well as addressing environmental issues such as global climate change and landscape degradation.
(HEGIS: 22.06 GEOGRAPHY, CIP: 45.0701 Geography)
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